Getting into an accident often leads to a significant number of immediate questions right after the incident occurs, not the least of which is, “Can I safely drive my vehicle after the crash?” The reality is that it is generally unsafe to operate a vehicle after a collision occurs unless the incident was extremely minor. Often, there are issues with the vehicle that make it incredibly unsafe to operate, even for short distances, after a collision. If you’ve been in…
If you or a loved one sustain injuries or property damage after a vehicle accident caused by the actions of another driver, you will likely be able to recover various types of compensation for your losses. This includes coverage of medical expenses, property damage losses, rental vehicle coverage, lost wage recovery, and more. However, it can be confusing to understand how car accident settlements are calculated, particularly when you start the negotiation process with the insurance carrier. A car accident…
Gruesome elevator accidents are the stuff of a horror movie – at least, we’d certainly like to think so. However, serious injuries and even deaths occur daily due to faulty or out-of-service elevators. One such incident occurred at Christus St. Joseph Hospital in Houston. An elevator at the medical center had malfunctioned, with an out of order sign being placed on the lift for a couple of days. Inexplicably, the out of order notice was removed from the elevator despite…
As the world’s largest online retailer, Amazon has become a household name synonymous with convenience and an impressive range of products delivered right to your doorstep. In recent years, the company has seen an exponential expansion in its delivery operations, scaling up to meet the ever-growing consumer demand. However, an unintended and chilling consequence has begun to emerge from this rapid growth: a significant increase in fatal traffic accidents involving Amazon delivery trucks. This unsettling trend has raised important questions…
After sustaining property damage in a vehicle accident, you may need a rental car to hold you over until your vehicle gets fixed or until you find a replacement vehicle. However, rental vehicles can become expensive very quickly. Insurance coverage may pay for rental vehicle expenses after an accident. Determining which insurance carrier pays for the rental vehicle costs will revolve around liability for the incident. A car accident lawyer in Houston can help you work through your case after…
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